9th Circ. Says Forest Service Not Liable For Fire Notice

By Juan-Carlos Rodriguez · March 28, 2023, 8:33 PM EDT

The Ninth Circuit on Tuesday sided with the U.S. government and ruled that federal officials can't be sued over their communications with the public in the face of a wildfire....

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Opinion

Case Information

Case Title

Michelle Schurg, et al v. USA

Case Number

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

2240 Torts to Land

Date Filed

March 04, 2022

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